Awards for Advocacy, Outcomes and Innovation
Find out which SDPI programs were recognized with American Diabetes Association’s John Pipe Voices For Change Awards. The three awards were presented during the National Indian Health Board’s Gala on September 26.
Drop-in Materials for Your Newsletters
November is National Diabetes Month. PSAs (in color and black and white) and a Word article make it easy for you to contribute to your clinic or tribal newsletters. Forward to your editor now for inclusion in November newsletters.
One Page, Easy to Read
October is Health Literacy Month. These four one-page handouts are designed for basic or below-basic health literacy levels. Teach your clients about blood sugar and A1c goals, and fat and sugar content in common foods.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Read this section of the Standards of Care and get recommendations for screening your diabetes patients for breast, cervical, colorectal and other cancers.
Other Resources
People make important choices about their health every day. Focusing on health literacy can help people better understand the health information they’re given from doctors, clinics, hospitals, and other health care providers. Find resources on health literacy today.
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September Meeting Update and Pictures